Saturday, November 12, 2011

Extras is a follow-up to Scott Westerfeld's Uglies Trilogy (which I reviewed here and here and here). Set in Japan several years after the "prettytime," the book's main character is fifteen-year-old Aya Fuse, who wants nothing more than to be famous.

Overall, this was worth the time I spent listening to the audiobook. I really liked the first half or so, with its excellent commentary on social media and fame. Toward the end, though, despite some commentary on war, I found myself mostly just wishing the book was over.

Despite the lag in my interest toward the end of this book, I have enjoyed the world of the "uglies." Westerfeld's website includes a summary of all four books (featuring awesome, new covers) and an interview he did about Uglies with Simon & Schuster. I am curious, too, about his reference book Bogus to Bubbly: An Insider's Guide to the World of Uglies, for when I want to return to that world.

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I'm the mother of three - Jelly Bean (age 23), Sugar Plum (age 18), and Sugar Bear (age 15). I work with numbers, but I love words. I also love chocolate, Diet Coke with Lime, the ocean, and BYU Women's Basketball.

About This Blog

I started this blog in January 2007 as a way to keep track of the books I read. Little did I know that there was a great book blogging community out there!

I enjoy an eclectic mix of genres, but young adult and historical fiction novels are among my favorites.

I post reviews here of many of the books I read. Book discussion is always welcome! I also track my participation in book challenges and other reading events here. Occasionally I post other book- or reading-related information or memes.

Unless otherwise noted, the books I review come from my personal collection or (more likely) from the county library system. Complimentary copies of books I have received from authors, publishers, or publicists are so noted.